Hoax Hunters #2Review

The first issue of Hoax Hunters gave us a sneak peak at some of the darker things on the horizon. We got see some Bigfoot-types and a dude in an astronaut suit. None of that could have prepared us for this second, much stronger, issue. There's people lighting themselves on fire, a guy with a goat head and one truly awesome giant monster. While issue #1 didn't completely grab me, this one has left me wanting more in all the best ways.

Michael Moreci and Steve Seeley structure this issue around a conman of sorts. The opening scene lulls you into a sense of security; it seems like we are watching an elaborate con, a hoax designed to rob people. Then, things take a turn. By the time this conman reappears, it's damn near frightening. We still don't know how the main characters are connected to all of this, but the setup is intriguing. Now, if they would just show us a bit of the TV show that this comic is supposedly all about, then this series would be really cooking.

Alex Medellin's art looks solid. Not every panel looks spectacular, but when he knocks it out of the park he really makes it count. The first few pages are stellar, there is a bit of a dip in quality after that, but it picks right back up once people start lighting their heads on fire. Of course, the best thing in this entire issue has got to be the last page. Medellin gets to draw a big, gross monster and it absolutely kicks ass. It's horrifying and amazing. If this series is going to give us more great moments like this, than it'll be a series worth picking up each month.

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